FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you need previous dance experience?

You do not need previous dance experience to sign up for our burlesque classes. We encourage everyone from all levels of dance experience to sign up for our Wildfire Beginners Class. All levels of fitness and experience are welcome!

What do I wear to class?

We recommend wearing something that has stretch and is easy to move in. Our teachers usually wear leggings or shorts and our amazing Divine Dancers T-shirts. We want you to be comfortable in class, whether that be in sportswear or your favourite lingerie piece!

Do I need to remove my clothes?

No! We do not remove our clothes in class. Even at our student showcase, it is up to you how much you want to remove!

Who can attend classes?

Anyone over the age of 18 due to the striptease elements of burlesque, classes and performances are restricted to those aged 18 or over.

Do I have to perform? What’s involved with performing?

No you do not have to perform. Classes are about learning the art of burlesque and being there because you want to be there. We do have student showcases, which students can perform in if they would like.

Performing in the student showcase does involve a few extras. You need to make sure that you are turning up to every class during our showcase term and the big rehearsal before the showcase. There are also extra costs associated with purchasing your own costume/props for your student showcase routine (these will not be covered by the school)

Where should I start? What do the different classes mean?

We recommended everyone of all dance experience start off with our Wildfire Beginners class.

WILDFIRE - In this class we cover some of the amazing history of burlesque and our basic burlesque moves.

DIVINE INTERMEDIATES - This is our intermediate class. This class requires you to have completed at least 3 months of our wildfire class and for you to have spoken to your teacher about moving up. If you have had extensive dance training and have completed at least one term of our wildfire beginners you can have a chat to Millie about moving up sooner.

DIVINE DIVAS - This class is by invite only by our headmistress Millie Devine and where the school will pull our performing troupe from.

What is Burlesque?

Burlesque is the ancient art of tease. It’s about empowering yourself and your body. Burlesque is an art form that is drenched in a rich history of pushing boundaries, teasing the audience, and embracing the performer.

What will you learn in class?

You will learn the great history of burlesque alongside the basic burlesque moves. You will learn to have fun and meet some amazing friends! As you progress along your burlesque journey you will learn about character development, act development, and the art of tease!

Do we offer privates/one on ones?

Yes, we do! Please use our “contact us” tab on the website to get in touch in regards to organising one.

Covid Policy

We ask you to read & acknowledge our Covid-safe policies & adhere at all times.
Important points to note:
Please do not attend the studio if you feel unwell.
Attendees must use the QR code check-in upon arrival.
Masks must be worn indoors.

Please contact us via email or Facebook if you test positive for Covid-19 and have attended the studio during your infectious period so we can contact the others in your class and notify them to monitor for symptoms. We will keep your details confidential during this process.

Please note that Palmerston Recreation Center is covered by one QR code even though studios 1 and 2 and the basketball courts are considered separate spaces. Once we are notified of a positive case we will message students who also attended the same class. If you have received a text from NT Health notifying you of a positive case, but no text from us, assume it is in the other spaces. If in the same class you will be considered a social contact and must monitor for symptoms. We will also update our student group on Facebook of the time and studio attended by a positive case.

Darwin Divine Dancers is adhering to State & Federal government Covid Safe regulations and any harassment of staff or students in regards to these regulations will not be tolerated.

We appreciate how concerning the community case numbers are, and how the risk profile has changed. As a community has been asked to move towards a 'covid normal' (whether or not we personally agree), as a business we have to move with this ideal. In light of this, our standard terms and conditions for the cancellation of classes will remain in place.
Please consider carefully before booking into classes as we are unable to offer a refund or credit due to a change of mind.

We strictly enforce our covid safe plan. We are aware that we can never completely reduce the risk to zero we are constantly working to create the safest possible space for students and teachers.